HB 296 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to leases of state land for agricultural purposes; and providing for an effective date.

This bill updates Alaska's process for leasing state-owned land to farmers. It requires new agricultural leases to be awarded through competitive bidding (public auction or sealed bids), with applications including detailed farming plans and management proposals. Current leases can be renewed only once, and decisions must prioritize the best agricultural proposal over the highest bid. These rules directly affect farmers and agricultural businesses applying for state land leases.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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Donna Mears
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